3 Year Diploma in Dance
Dance Diploma Overview.
Hamilton Theatre Arts offers comprehensive, industry level dance training. Our exciting and diverse curriculum prepares you to become an outstanding dancer ready to face the challenges of today’s competitive industry.
Aimed at developing all round professional dancers, our 3 year Diploma in Dance pushes each performer to excel and develop technical skills via an intensive program of practical classes combined with regular performance opportunities.
Hamilton Theatre Arts consistently engages with key professionals in the industry and connects our students with management agents & professionals to promote their onward journey in their career.
We also offer a 1 Year Foundation in Dance for those wishing to choose a shorter study route, or train with a view to a further ongoing training destination. Find out about our Foundation option HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is in the process of updating to the new Next Generation HN Dance and will begin in September 2027 (Subject to approval).
Duration
3 years (Full-Time)
Academic Year
September to June
Course Structure.
Duration.
3 Academic Years (5 days per week)
Hours.
Average hours 30-35 hours per week
Award.
Year 1 – HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Professional Dance Performance accredited by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Years 2 & 3 – HND (Higher National Diploma) in Professional Dance Performance accredited by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Core Subject Summary.
All students undertake the Core subjects and these include…
Year 1
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Techniques, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Commercial
Choreography
Introduction to Performance Skills
Anatomy and Injury Prevention
Dance: Graded Unit 1
Body Conditioning
Personal Development Planning
Introduction to Singing Skills for Dancers
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
ISTD Tap
RAD Ballet (option)
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Private Singing Lessons (additional cost)
Year 2
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Technique, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Commercial (Various styles)
Advanced Body Conditioning
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
Pas de Deux
ISTD Tap
RAD Ballet (option)
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Private Singing Lessons (additional cost)
Year 3
Dance: Graded Unit 2
Audition & Portfolio for Dance
Ballet
Jazz
Contemporary
Commercial
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
Pas de Deux
ISTD Tap
RAD Ballet (option)
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Advanced Performance Skills
Contextual Studies
Private Singing Lessons (additional cost)
How to apply for this course…
To apply for our 3 Year Diploma Course in Professional Dance Performance, please complete the online application form.